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The printed T-Shirts were intended for non-uniform police staff and family and friends to wear for the 2019 Pride Festivals.

"Around the same time, the Auckland Pride Board announced it would not allow police to march in uniform at their parade, insisting they wear T-shirts instead.

"It caused the defence forces and others to pull out and many groups suspended their funding," said Aslett.

"The whole scenario seemed a shame and I think most folks hope Auckland can sort it out for next year".

The T-shirts, with a small motif on the front and a large image across the back, were revealed by NZ Police diversity liaison officer, Inspector Tracy Phillips, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in attendance at Auckland's Big Gay Out festival.

Police officers were expected to march in full uniform in the Wellington Pride Parade which was scheduled for March 16.